Assembly

SC together both sides of the cactus, stuffing arms and body as you go. SS to the first stitch to finish.

Note: as you crochet both sides together, SC 3 Inc in each of the below indicated places.

Bottom corners of the cactus, corners of the cactus arms and the top of the cactus arms in between rows 3-4.

Christmas lights

Using yarn B and a tapestry needle:

Cut three strands of yarn B to approximately 15-20cm

Sew each strand diagonally around cactus as picture to create a string light effect. FO and weave in ends to the cactus.

Using hot glue gun and miniature pom poms attach the coloured “lights” to both sides of the cactus approximately 1cm apart.

These can be sewn in place if you prefer.

To finish your decoration take the metal jump ring and open this up using pliers, feed through the top of your cactus and close back up. Attach ribbon to the jump ring.

Alternative, you can attach the ribbon directly to the cactus.

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